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Council Mtg: November 13, 2001 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Appeal of a Decision of the Landmarks Commission Designating the
Structure Located at 224 18th Street as a City Structure of Merit (Case No.
LC-01-LM-005). Applicant: City of Santa Monica Landmarks Commission
Appellant: Mark Schrobilgen
INTRODUCTI~N
This report recommends that the City Council uphold the decision of the Landmarks
Commission designating the structure located at 224 18th Street as a Structure of Merit.
On October 8, 2001, the Landmarks Commission designated the building a Structure of
Merit and did not authorize any demolition of the structure. The property owner has
appealed this decision (Attachment A}.
DISCUSSION
Landmarks Commission Action
The Landmarks Commission review of this structure was initiated when the property owner
filed a demolition permit application on July 2, 2001. Per the requirements of the City's
Demolition Ordinance, the Landmarks Commission reviews all demolition permits for
structures that are forty years of age or older. A sixty-day hold is placed on these
demolition permit applications to allow adequate time to assess the building for potential
landmark status. Once a structure of inerit designation application is filed, the Landmarks
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Ordinance sets forth specific time frames for the processing of such applications.
The Commission initially reviewed a demolition permit for the structure at its August 13,
2001 meeting. The City's Historic Resources Inventory states that the building appears to
be eligible for designation as a contributorto a potential historic district (Attachment B). At
the hearing, a member of the public and nearby resident of the property testified that there
is neighborhood interest in preserving and possibly creating a historic district on 18'h Street.
She asked the Commission to delay or deny the demolition untii they could educate their
neighbors about historic preservation. The property ownerdid nottestify atthe hearing. By
a unanimous (6-0} vote, the Commission, on its own motion, filed a Structure of Merit
application for the property.
On October 8, 2001, the Commission received a preliminary report from staff indicating that
the structure meets the City of Santa Monica's criteria for Structure of Merit designation.
The Commission heard public testimony from the property owner and members of the
public regarding the application. The property owner testified that he had considered
remodeling the existing residence to retain some of the building, but contended that the
structure is too dilapidated for repair and requires demolition. He submitted a color
rendering of the proposed new residence for the Commission's information.
The Commission voted 4-2 to approve the designation. The Landmarks Commission staff
report is contained in Attachment C and the Landmarks Commission minutes are contained
Architectural Description
As stated in the Structure of Merit Evaluation Report (Attachment C}, this modest, single-
story stucco-clad Spanish Colonial Revival residence was constructed in 1932. Built atop
a continuous-poured concrete foundation, the dwelling at 224 18'h Street is roughly "U"-
shaped in plan. The wood-frame, single family dwelling is capped with a low-pitched red,
clay tile, cross-gabled roof. The front (primary) elevation faces east, and is defined (north
to south) by a large fixed wooden sash with a prominent sill, a tripartite wood ribbon
window (located below the front-facing gable) with turned mullions and a prominent sill and
lintel, narrow fixed wood sashes, followed by an integral porch. The porch is approached
by a curving concrete walkway, and is dominated by two squared wood columns, framing
double four-light wood French doors. An additional glazed door is centered on the north
wall of the porch. Decorative elements of note on this fa~ade include projecting vigas
along the roofline, three short canales centered within the front gable, a light fixture to the
north of the porch, and wrought iron grilles covering the fenestration and light fixture.
The north elevation is a secondary facade, and is defined (east to west) by two small wood
sashes, followed by a paired wood window. All have prominent sills. A single, clay canale
projects from the side gable. No other features are visible from the public right-of-way.
An original single-story garage is located at the rear of the lot in the northeast corner of the
site. In design, the garage continues the Spanish Colonial Revival style of the main
structure. "L"-shaped in plan, the garage faces the concrete driveway to its east. A large
overhead door dominates the primary elevation, while the secondary elevation consists of
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two wings. A small, one-over-one double-hung wood window is centered in the northern
wing, while a glazed, three-panel wood door is centered in the south wing. This structure
is capped by a flat, red clay tile roof.
The lot size is approximately 60 feet by 149 feet. The house has been subjected to
minimal alteration over the years, and remains largely intact. The house is an example of
the modest Period Revival dwellings constructed throughout this neighborhood from 1922
to 1941.
Findings for Designation
The Landmarks Ordinance provides a process to designate Structures of Merit as an
immediate protection for potential landmark structures that are imminently threatened with
demolition. The designation provides a window of time for the Landmarks Commission to
work with the property owner to seek alternatives to demolition. The Commission's
jurisdiction over delay of demolition ends after a maximum of one year unless either a
solution has been reached or the property has been permanently designated as a
Landmark or contributor to a designated Historic District.
The Landmarks Commission made its decision to designate the property at 224 18th Street
as a Structure of Merit based on the foilowing findings:
a) The sfrucfure has been idenfifred in fhe Cify's Hisforic Resources Inventory.
The structure meets this finding because it was identified in the May 1994 Historic
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Resources Inventory Final Report with an evaluation rating of "5D" indicating that it
is a potential contributor to a district, which could be designated under local
ordinance.
b) The structure is a minimum of 50 years of age and meets the following
criferia:
(3) The structure confributes to a potentia/ Historic District.
The structure is more than 50 years of age as it was built in 1932. It is a contributor
to the 18th Street Grouping, which is identified as a potential historic district and is
located within the area known as "Gillette's Regent Square." This district appears to
be eligible for listing as a local historic district as well as for listing in the California
Register. It meets the criteria to be designated a Historic District because it reflects
significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of
settlement and growth, particular transportation modes or distinctive examples of
park or community planning (SMMC 9.36.100(b)(3). Gillette's Regent Square is a
significant neighborhood development associated with Santa Monica's early 20th
century building boom, which was generated by rising automobile ownership. The
district contains a variety of examples of the housing constructed in the 1920's
through 1940's for the growing year-round residential population. The Period
Revival architecture, low-rise building scale, lot divisions and mature trees in the
neighborhood contribute to the character of this area. The structure at 224 18tn
Street is a contributor to this potential district because it contains some of the
character-defining features typical of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of
architecture including an asymmetrical facade, red clay tile roof, stuccoed walls,
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wood windows with prominent lintels and sills, wrought iron window grilles, canales
and projecting vigas.
It should be noted that although the Landmarks Commission made two findings for
designation of the property as a structure of inerit, only one finding is required.
APPEAL ANALYSIS
The appellant states that this structure of inerit designation appeal is based on the
following reasons. (Please note that each of the appellant's reasons is indicated in bold
text. Staff's analysis follows each statement in regular text.}
1. "Since the 1986 evaluation and 1995 update, significant changes and updates
have been realized to the houses in the 18th Street Grouping."
The appellant is correct that there have been changes to the neighborhood in the last
several years. Several of the original homes making up the 18th Street Grouping and
other parts of the Gillette Regent Square Tract have been remodeled and enlarged. As a
result, the area is at a point where further loss of contributing structures may impair its
integrity and significance as a district. The City is currently updating its survey in this area,
and the consultant's complete report is pending. However, the attached memo from the
consultant includes some preliminary information regarding the structures on and around
18th Street (Attachment H).
2. "I disagree that my dilapidated, run-down, unsafe house is worthy or meets
the criteria for a structure of inerit."
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As detailed above, this structure does meet the requirements that the Code sets forth for
approval as a structure of inerit as part of a larger district. The Evaluation report
(Attachment C) documents that "the house at 224 18th Street is an example of the modest
Period Revival dwellings constructed throughout this neighborhood from 1922 to 1941.
Seventy-five of these residential buildings, described as Contributing Structures to the five-
block community, remain today."
The evaluation report states that the 18'" Street Grouping is a potential historic district
eligible for local designation. The 18th Street Grouping consists of five blocks stretching
from Montana Avenue north to San Vicente Boulevard. The evaluation report indicates
that 18th Street is one of the most intact streets within the Gillette's Regent Square Tract.
At the time of the 1986 inventory research, the 18'h Street Grouping contained examples of
the major local architects and builders designed in the most popular Period Revival styles
ofthe 1920s and 1930s. The 1995 Historic Resources Inventory Update indicated that 18`h
Street continued to retain sufficient integrity to be identified as a potential historic district.
It is not required for the structure to stand out as a landmark in its own right. Nevertheless,
the structure does have typical character-defining features of the Period Revival style as
listed in the Landmark Commission's findings. The consultanYs analysis also indicates that
the structure is in fair condition, and the exterior does not appear to be dilapidated.
However, the appellant has not provided staff with any detailed structural reports on the
condition of the building supporting his contention, and thus staff has not further analyzed
nor responded to this point of appeal.
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3. "Though my home does not contain any historical, cultural or architectu~al
significance, I am now forced to salvage my decaying faCade and comply with a
certificate of appropriateness, when in fact I have already submitted plans for a new
home that would preserve the integrity of the neighborhood because of the stringent
NOMA guidelines that are set in place for that same reason... I will now have to build
a home that will be economically and emotionally devastating."
The Landmarks Ordinance requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of a
Structure of Merit. This enables the Commission to work with the applicant to find a way of
preserving the structure. The Code gives examples such as gift, purchase, exchange,
condemnation or other means to reach a result mitigating the demolition. The Commission
is given up to a year to work with the property owner on a satisfactory mitigation. Following
that time period, the Commission's jurisdiction over the structure expires and demolition
may take place. However, if a historic district or other restrictions have been adopted prior
to that time, the property would be subject to those new conditions.
A Certificate of Appropriateness is not required in order to remodel a Structure of Merit if
the remodeling involves the removal of less than 50% of the structure's exterior walls. A
preservation alternative could be maintaining the low scale of the original house and
adding a one or two-story addition behind or above the rear section of the house. In this
instance, the applicant would be subject to the same review procedures as any other
construction remodeling project in the R1 district north of Montana Avenue.
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The applicant did file plans with the City for a new residence on September 18, 2001,
which staff will review subject to the Council's decision on this appeal. The plans were
submitted afterthe Landmarks Commission nominated the building as a structure of inerit
and prior to its decision to designate the property. However, the proposed replacement
building is not the subject of this appeal. Only the merits of the designation are before the
Council.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Municipal Code Sections 9.36.180 (c) and 9.36.180 (e) prescribe that an appeal hearing
must occur within 45 days of the appeal filing and a decision rendered within 30 days of the
hearing. The property owner, Mark Schrobilgen, filed an appeal on October 11, 2001,
requiring that the Council consider the request at the November 13, 2001, meeting.
Under the provisions of the Landmarks Ordinance, the City Council may grant the appeai
or uphold the decision of the Landmarks Commission in whole or in part and designate the
structure located at 224 18th Street as a Structure of Merit based upon the Landmarks
Ordinance criteria contained in Section 9.36.080.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notice of this public hearing was published in the California Section of the Los Angeles
Times and mailed to all owners and residential and commercial tenants of property located
within a 300 foot radius of the project at least 10 days prior to the hearing. A copy of the
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notice is contained in Attachment F.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
The recommendation presented in this report does not have any budget or fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that City Council uphold the decision of the Landmarks
Commission to designate the structure located at 224 18th Street as a City Structure of
Merit with the following findings:
FINDINGS
a) The structure has been identified in the City's Historic Resources Inventory.
The structure meets these criteria because itwas identified in the May 1994 Historic
Resources Inventory Final Report with an evaluation rating of "5D" indicating that it
is a potential contributor to a district, which could be designated under local
ordinance. The merit of the structure as a potential contributor to a district is further
substantiated by a recent re-evaluation of the 18`h Street Grouping, as a potentiai
historic district, that was conducted as part of an update to the City's Historic
Resources Inventory for that portion of the City north of Montana Avenue to the
northern City limits.
b) The structure is a minimum of 50 years of age and meets the following criteria:
(3) The structure contributes to a potential Historic District.
The structure is more than 50 years of age as it built in 1932. It is a contributor to
the 18th Street Grouping, which is identified as a potential historic district and is
located within the area known as "Gillette's Regent Square." This district appears to
be eligible for listing as a local historic district as well as for listing in the California
Register. It meets the criteria to be designated a Historic District because it reflects
significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different eras of
settlement and growth, particular transportation modes or distinctive examples of
park or community planning (SMMC 9.36.100(b)(3). Gillette's Regent Square is a
significant neighborhood development associated with Santa Monica's early 20th
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century building boom, which was generated by rising automobile ownership. The
district contains a variety of examples of the housing constructed in the 1920's
through 1940's for the growing year-round residential population. The Period
Revival architecture, including the Spanish Colonial Revival style, low-rise building
scale, lot divisions and mature trees in the neighborhood contribute to the character
of this district. The structure at 224 18th Street is a contributor to this potential
district because it contains some of the character-defining features typical of the
Spanish Colonial Revival style of architecture including an asymmetrical facade, red
clay tile roof, stuccoed walls, wood windows with prominent lintels and sills, wrought
iron window grilles, canales and projecting vigas.
Freparea oy: Suzanne r~ick, vireci~~
Jay M. Trevino, AICP, Planning Manager
Amanda Schachter, Principal Planner
Kimberlv Christensen, AICP, Senior Planner
Elizabeth Bar-EI, AICP, Associate Planner
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Planning and Community Development Department
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A. Appeal Statement
B. Historic Resources Inventory Form
C. Landmarks Commission Staff Report dated October 8, 2001 and Structure of Merit
Evaluation Report dated September 27, 2001.
D. Landmarks Commission Minutes dated October 8, 2001
E. Rendering of proposed new residence
F. Public Notice
G. Landmarks Commission Statement of Findings and Determination
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ATTACHMENT A
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~~, Other lde~fi£er: 224 98th St2ef Santa Monica
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c. Address: 224 18th C'rty Santa Monica Zip 90402
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e. Other Locational Data (Enfer Parcet #, legal description, directions fo resource, elevafion, eYc.. as appropriate)
Lot 8, 6lock Z, Gille#e's RegenP Square Tract
Parcei No. 4279-020-007
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This building is modesf single-story, stvcco-clad Spanish Colonial Revival residenca. Built atop a con6nuous ,ooured conerafe
~OfJR(I8I70R, 224 i8th Street rs roughly °U =shaped in plan. The wood-frame, single famify dwelling is capped with a!ow-pitched eed
chay tile, cross-gabled roof. The front e%vaifon Haces east, and is defined fnoRh fo sa~tfiJ 8y a large fixed wooden sssh wlth e
prom)nenS si0, a fripartite w~od ribbon window (locafed below a front-facing gable) avith dumed mullions and a prominenP sii/ and lintel,
a narrow fixed wood sash, foflowed by an infegral porch. Ti~e ,ooreh is approached by a cunring concrete walkway, and is dominatec
by tum squared wood columns, fiaming double, four-lfghf wood French doors. An add~tiona! glazed door rs centered on the north waf
of fhe porGh. Decrorafrve elements of note on this far,ade indude projecti»g vigas along the rvotline, three shorf canales centerec
~vvithio fhe fronf gable, a light fixture to the north of the porch, and wroughf iron grilles coVering the fenestration and light ~xfure. (see
conti~uaGon sheet)
P3b_ Resource .4Ykribeages: (List aQt~butes and codes) HP2 - Single Family Property HP2 - 5ingle family Properfy
P4. f8esources Presend ~ Buiiding ^ Struc4ure ^ Object ~] Site ~ District ^ Element of District ^ Other (Isolates, etc.}
P5b. ~Fh~: (~f~nt, da~, acoessai #)
224 18fh SYreet Fionf Elevation ~ew Powaid
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P6. Uate Constructed!/~qe and Sources;
0 Prehistoric ~ tiistoric ^ Both
1932; Assessnr Data and Bur7ding Permit
P7. Owner and Address
Narc Schrobilgen
?24 18th Street
ienta PAOnica, Gi 90402
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lan OsPashay, PCR, 233 Wilshire Slvd., Santa
0.Ranica/CA~30401
99. ~3ate Recoeded: 3/'13/2001
910. ~aa~vey Type: {Describe)
:EQRJ fntensive ProQertj of N9ertt Evaluation
{~fi:achmen~s ~ NOP1E ^ Can5nua4'ron Sheef ^ District Record ~1 RoG: Art Record ~ Other. gGistj
^ loqdon Fviap ~ Building, Structure, and Objecf Record ^ linear Feature Record ^ Rrtifact Re~rd
(~] Sketch Map [1 ~ichaeofogiql Record ^(tAilling Statio~ Record ^ PnoFograph Recorci
~'9`d. R2pork ~94:aY~an: (Cite survey repori and oitier saurces, or enter `rzone")
224 78Ph SP~oE, SanPa AAonica SCructura ofAfieR~ Evaluafion Reporf `~t 1lO {l V~~
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ~R~ ~
COIVTINl1~4°('I~1~! SHEET Trinomia~
Page 2 of 4 12esource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 224 18th Street, Santa Monica
Recoeded by: Jan Ostashay Date 9/13/2009 ~J Continuation ^ lJpdate _
P8. Descriptien
The north elevafion is a secondary fa~ade, and is defined by (east to wesf): two smal! wood sash, followed by a paired wood window. A!!
f~ave prominent si!!s. A single, clay canale projects from ihe side gable. No other feafuries are visible from the public right-of-way.
A single-story garage is locafed rn the norfheast comer of fhe site. In design the garage continues the Spanish Colonial Revival sfyfe of
the main structure. "L"-shaped in plan, the garage faces the concrete driveway to its east A large overhead door dominates the primary
efevafion, while the secardary elevation consists of hvo wings. A small, one-over-one double-hung wood window is centered in fhe
northem wing, while a g/aze, three-pane~ wood door rs centered in the south wing. This structure is capped by a flat, red, clay file roof.
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Page 3 of 4 PdRHP Status Code
Resource Name or #: (Assigned 6y recorder) 224 98fh Streef, Santa (IRonica
B1. Historic Pdame: 224 i8th Street Santa Monica
82. Common Name: 224 18th Streef Santa Monica
B3. Original Use: residential B4. Present Use: residenfial
B5. Architecturai Styl2: Spanish Colonial Reviva!
66. Construction History: (Constnaction date, alterations, and date of aiterations}
original construction -1932
no other permits available
B7. Mloved? ~ No ^ Yes ^ Unknown Date : Original Location:
68. 32elated Fea4ures: Spanish Colonial Reviva! garage at rear of site
B9a. Architect: unknown b. Buitder: unknowrt
B10. Significance: Theme: earty 20th certiury development Area:
Period afSignificance: 1922-i94i propertyType: house Applicable Cri4eria: A, C
(Discuss imporfance in tertns of historical or architectural context as defined 6y Fheme, period and geographic scope. Atso address i~tegrity.)
The house at 224 18th Street is a~ example of fhe modest Perrod Revivaf dwe/lings constructed throughout tflis neighborhood from
7922 to ?94i. Savenfy-five of these residenfial buiJdings, described as "Confributing SYructures" to the five-block community
remain today. The expansion of agriculfure and indusfrialization fo Caliiomia in fhe early 20th century led fo a period of infense
single-family home bui(ding in the ?820s. This period !eft a legacy of Period Revival sfy/e strucfures. Period Revivals were popufar
during the first 40 years of the (wentiefh century and ruere patfemed after buildings of various earfier stylistic penods associated
America and abroad. Styles included American Colonial, Georgian, Tudor (Medieval), fVorman, Egypfian, Moorish/Assyrian,
Spanish Colonial and Pueblo buildings. Throughout the Southwest the mast common styfe was the Spanish Colonial Revival.
Inspired by the Panama Califomia Expostion of i9i5 to which Satt Drego played hosf, many architects found southem Califomia
the ideaf settfng ior this type of architecture. Numerous publications echoed the appropriateness of this style for the
"Mediterranean environment" of Califomia, rncluding W. Sexton's Spanish lnfluence on American Architecfure and Decoration
(1926) 'and Rexford Newcomb's The SpanisA House for America Its Oesign, Fumishing, and Garden (1927). Typical
character-defrning features included: asymmetrical facades, coudyards, red cJay tile roofs, stuccoed wal/s, wood windows with
promrnent lintels and sills, arched doorways, wrought iron window grifles, cana/es proJecting vigas, decoraSve carvings and mosarc
file.
(See continuation sheet)
Bi i. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) NP2 - Single Family Properfy NP2 - Single Famrly Property
B12. References ~
224 18th Street, S8nt8 MOniCe (Sketch Map with noAh arrow required.)
Structure of Merit Evaluafron Report ~.., ~.~,n..._
813. Remarks: Locally srgni~cant confributor to pofential "18th Sfreet
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814. Evaluator: Jan Ostashay
Dafe of Evaluation: 9/13/2001
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Sta4ement of Historical Importance
Santa fJlonica. In 1875, the original townsite of Santa Monica was surveyed, includi~g all the land extending from Colorado Street on the
south to Montana Avenue on the north, and from 26th Street on the east to the Pac~c Ocean on the west. Between 1893 and the 1920s,
the community operated as a tourist attraction, visited by mostly wealthy patrons. The areas just outside of the incorporated city limits were
semi-rural in setting and were populated with scattered residences. After the advent of the automobile in the 1920s, Santa Monica
experienced a significant building boom, with homes heing constructed i~ the tracts north of Montana Avenue and east of Seventh Street
for yearvround residents.
Gillette's Regent Square. Gillette's Regent Square extending from 15th Street to 21st Place (including the 16th Street Gmuping), was one
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his fortune in real estate. The area consisted of open fields at the time of its purchase by Gillette, reputedly for $1,000 per acre. Although
subdivided in 1912_ Gillette's Reaent Sauare was not extensivelv oooulated until 1920. Marketed as "aood investments" as well as "rare
homesites", the area was designed for the burgeoning mlddle class of Santa Monica in the 1920s. Advertisements prominently described
available transportation in efforts to attract commuters from Los Angeles. The neighborhood was served by the Westgate and Santa
Monica streetcar lines, which ran along San ~ncente Boulevard, the northern boundary of the 18th Street Grouping. A third line ran along
Montana Avenue.
18th Street Grouping. The property at 224 18th Street is located in the "78th Street Grouping", a potential historic district consisting of five
blocks stretching from Montana Avenue north to San Vincente Boulevard. This is one of the most intad streets within the Gillette's Regent
Square Tract. Developed between 1922 and 1940, the street exhibits a variety of Period Revival styles. Mature trees add to fts ambience.
Work of architects John Byers, Harry Wemer, and Gable and Wyant is represented; along with that of contractorldevelopers Frank Roden,
jidney r2ogers, i-i.A. iiianunde, r'ranic tsivens, riooeri riignei, J.J. Ve~piank, ine vviison 6iiiners, ana' v.B. FaReii. wnsiruciion cosis
ranged from $2,000 for a modest Bungalow to over $4,000 for the architect-designed two-story residence of film star, Colleen Gray. As a
mir.rnmcm nf davalnnmr±nt nattr:mc wffhin tha Trar.4. the 1 Rth Street Grouoina cnntains examoles of the maior local arr.hitects and huilders
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designed in the most popular Period Revival styles of the 1920s and 1930s. Residents included artists, tradesmen, and professionals.
At the time of the 1986 evaluation, this potential historic district consisted of 76 contributing buildings; however, one structure was
demolished prior to the 1995 update, resulting in the current 75 contributors. The Inventory describes the 18th Street Grouping as "...(a)
north-south street, lined by palms of altemating types and heights, (which) is more or less level until the 200 block, where it dips gently
towards San Vincente. Common setbacks, averaging 35-feet, are observed. All of the houses are one or iwo stories (in height), most are
stucco (clad), and a variety of roof fortns and materials are employed. Typically, the Spanish Colonial Revival is the favorite style, amongst
the many revivals represented on the street. llnlike many other streets in the neighborhood, 18th Street, while experiencing its share of
alterations, has been relatively uncompromised in terms of original designs and massing..." 224 18th Street was constructed in 1932,
during the height of the Tracfs development. It retains good integrity, and is a good example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
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district, as the 18th Street Grouping was rated 5D (Johnson Heumann Reasearch 1986), it appears to be eligible for listing in the California
Register, as:
A group of historical resources identified in historic resource surveys, 'rf the survey meets the criteria and standards of documentation listed
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ATTACHMENT C
Landmarks Commission Staff Report dated
October 8, 2001 and Structure of Merit
Evaluation Report dated September 27, 2001
Electronic version of partial attachmerit is t available
or revie F ume~ is'~avail I for eview at the
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MEMORANDUM
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PLANNING DIVISION
DATE: October 8, 2001
TO: The Honorable Landmarks Commission
FROM: Planning Staff
SUBJECT: 224 18th Street (LC-01-LM-0051
Public Hearing to consideration Structure of Merit Designation Application
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APPLICANT: City of Santa Monica Landmarks Commission
INTRODUCTION
At its August 13, 2001, meeting, the Landmarks Commission filed an application for
designation of a Structure of Merit for the property located at 224 18th Street.
BACKGROUND
A demolition permit for this single-family residence and detached garage was filed on July
2, 2001. On July 11, 2001, the Planning Division mailed a memorandum to the property
owner and.Landmarks Commission advising them of receipt ofthe application; setting forth
time frames for the City's review; and outlining action that may be taken regarding
designation pursuant to the Landmarks and Demolition Ordinances of the Santa Monica
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file a landmark designation application within 60 days of the filing date of the demolition
permit application. The Landmarks Commission filed an application for Structure of Merit
designation on August 13, 2001, within the required 60-day filing period.
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Attachment A.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Pursuant to SMMC section 9.36.090, notice of the public hearing was mailed to all owners
and residential and commercial tenants of property within a 300-foot radius of the project
and was published in the "California" section of The Los Angeles Times at least ten
consecutive calendar days prior to the hearing. A copy of the notice is included as
Attachment B.
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ANALYSIS
Descri~tion of Prooert
This modest, single-story stucco-clad Spanish Colonial Revival residence was constructed
in 1932. Built atop a continuous-poured concrete foundation, the dwelling at 224 1gtn
Street is roughly "U"-shaped in plan. The wood-frame, single family dwelling is capped
with a low-pitched red, clay tile, cross-gabled roof. The front (primary) elevation faces
east, and is defined (north to south) by a large fixed wooden sash with a prominent sill, a
tripartite wood ribbon window (located below the front-facing gable) with turned mullions
and a prominent sill and lintel, a narrow fixed wood sashes, followed by an integral porch.
The porch is approached by a curving concrete walkway, and is dominated by two squared
wood columns, framing double four-light wood French doors. An additional glazed door is
centered on the north wall of the porch. Decorative elements of note on this facade
include projecting vigas along the roofline, three short canales centered within the front
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fenestration and light fixture.
The north elevation is a secondary facade, and is defined by (east to west) two small wood
sashes, followed by a paired wood window. All have prominent sills. A single, clay canale
qroiects from the side qable. No other features are visible from the public riqht-of-wav.
An original single-story garage is located at the rear of the lot in the northeast corner of the
site. In design, the garage continues the Spanish Colonial Revival style of the main
structure. "L"-shaped in plan, the garage faces the concrete dri~eway to its east. A large
overhead door dominates the primary elevation, while the secondary ele~ation consists of
two wings. A small, one-over-one double-hung wood window is centered in the northern
wing, while a glaze, three-panel wood door is centered in the south wing. This structure is
capped by a flat, red clay tile roof.
The lot size is approximately 60 feet by 149 feet. The house has been subjected to
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the modest Period Revival dwellings constructed throughout this neighborhood from 1922
to 1941.
Desianation Findinas
Based on the information contained in the attached Structure of Merit designation
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individual landmark designation.
The Landmarks Ordinance permits the Commission to approve a Structure of Merit
designation application if the structure under consideration meets one or more of the
following criteria (SMMC 9.36.080):
a) The structure has been identified in the City's Historic Resources Inventory.
b) The structure is a minimum of 50 years of age and meets one of the
following criteria:
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(1) The structure is a unique or rare example of an architectural design,
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(2) The structure is representative of a style in the City that is no longer
prevalent.
(3) The structure contributes to a potential Historic District.
The structure is more than 50 years of age as it built in 1932. It meets the minimum criteria
for City Structure of Merit status because it was identified in the May 1994 Historic
Resources Inventory Final Report with an evaluation rating of "5D" indicating that it is a
potential contributor to a district which could be designated under local ordinance. The
structure would contribute to the 18th Street Grouping within a potential "Gillette's Regent
Square" historic district, if one were established. 18th Street is one of the most intact
streets within the Gillette's Regent Square Tract, which has already undergone extensive
chanae. Additionallv. this district appears to be eliqible for listinp in the California Reqister.
Designation as a structure of inerit would prevent demolition for up to a year, but would not
nror6 u^lo romnrJolinn nf #ho ovic4inn c#n ~rfi iro
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%~,i ine time oi ine 'i y86 evaiuaiion, inis poientiai nisioric disirici consisied oT 7n coniriouiing
buildings; howe~er, one structure was demolished prior to the 1995 update, resulting in the
current 75 contributors. Of these, 12 are located in the 200 block of 18`" Street. The City is
currently conductinc~ research to update the Historic Resources Inventory in the area north
of Montana. Thus, it is likely that within the time frame that the structure may be prevented
from demolition by the Structure of Merit designation, the City will be able to determine
whether the evaluation of the 18th Street Grouping as a historic district continues to be
valid in light of changes that have occurred since it was initially identified in the Historic
Resources Inventory. Staff has also had recent inquiries from area residents who are
interested in pursuing district designation.
Statutory Requirements
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within 60 days of the filing of a demolition permit application. The demolition permit was
filed on July 2, 2001, so In filing its application on August 13th, the Commission has
complied with this statutory deadline in a timely manner.
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application, the Commission shall approve, in whole or in part, or disapprove the
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on the application for the designation of a Structure of Merit at the conclusion of the public
nearing, ihe appiicaiion fior sucn aesignaiion snaii oe deemed aisapproved, and it snaii be
the duty of the Director of Planning to certify such disapproval." The 90-day period ends
on November 11, 2001, so the application would be deemed disapproved if no decision is
made at the October meeting.
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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
This structure meets the minimum requirements for Structure of Merit designation because
it meets the criteria of SMMC Section 9.36.080 (a} and (b)(3) in that the structure has been
identified in the City's Historic Resources Inventory, the structure is a minimum of 50 years
of age and the structure contributes to a potential Historic District. The facade is largely
intact, and it is located on a street with a sizeable number of structures that could
contribute to a historic district. This building is a good example of the Spanish Colonial
Revival style, and it retains good integrity. It is an important contributing element to the 18`"
Street Grouping, one of the most intact streets within the Gillette's Regent Square Tract,
containing diverse examples of Period Revival style dwellings. The west side of this block
has six contributing dwellings. The loss of this building would reduce the number of
contributors on the west side of the 200 block to 50 percent (five out of ten dwellings). As
such. its loss mav likelv impair the inteqritv of this historic block. It appears to be a aood
candidate for contribution to the 18th Street Grouping in the Gillette's Regent Square
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Commission designate 224 18th Street as a Structure of Merit.
Attachments:
A. Structure of Merit Desiqnation Application and Historic Evaluation Report
B. Public Notice
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224 18th Street
Santa Monica, California
Structure of Merit Evaluation Report
Evaluation Report
Tax Assessors Map
Photographs
Ciry Directory Research
1940 Sanborn Map
DPR Form
Prepared for:
City of Santa Monica
Prepared by:
PCR Services Corporation
Santa Monica, California
September 27, 2001
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Description of site or structure notin$ any major alterations and dates of alterations
The residence at 224 18th Street is located on Lot 8, Block Z in the Gillette's Regent Squaxe
Tract in the City of 5anta Monica (APN 4279-020-007). The lot size is approximately 60
feet by 149 feet. 5ited on a flat lot on the west side of 18'" Street, just south of San Vincente
~ Boulevard, the properry is located in a residential neighborhood. This building is one oE
many one and two-story 20~' Century Period Revival residential structures constructed
z~~ berween 1922 and 1941 located within a five-block area of 18~' Street. The subject property
_~ at 224 18'~ Saeet was previously identified as a contributing element of the "18`~ Street
Grouping"(Johnson Heumann Research, 1986), a status that was reconfirmed in the Santa
~ Monica Historic Resources Inventory Phase 3 Final Report (Leslie Heumann, 1994) and in the
post-Northridge earthquake Historic Resourres Inventory Update Report (Parkinson Field,
1995). The subject propetty received a rating of 5D.
~ This modest, single-story stucco-clad Spanish Colonial Revival residence was constructed in
1932. Built atop a continuous-poured concrete foundation, 224 18~' Street is roughly "U"-
shaped in plan. The wood-frame, single family dwelling is capped with a low-pitched red,
clay tile, cross-gabled roof. The front (primary) elevation faces east, and is defined (north to
south} by a large fixed wooden sash with a prominent sill, a cripartite wood ribbon window
(located below the front-Eacing gable) with turned mullions and a prominent sill and lintel, a
narrow fixed wood sashes, followed by an integral porch. The porch is approached by a
curving concrete walkway, and is dominated by two squared wood columns, framing double
four-light wood French doors. An additional glazed door is centered on the north wall of
the porch. Decorative elements of note on this fa~ade include projecting vigas along the
roofline, three short canales centered within the front gable, a light fixture to the north of the
~ porch, and wrought iron grilles covering the fenestration and light fixture.
~ The north elevation is a secondary fa~ade, and is defined by (easc to west) two small wood
sashes, followed by a paired wood window. Ail have prominent sills. A single, clay canale
f~ projects from the side gable. No other features are visible from the public right-of-way.
An original single-story garage is located ar the rear of the lot in the northeast corner of the
sire. In design, the garage continues the Spanish Colonial Revival sryle of the main
structure. "L"-shaped in plan, the garage faces the concrete driveway to its east. A large
~ overhead door dominates the primary elevation, while the secondary elevation consists of two
wings. A small, one-over-one double-hung wood window is centered in the northern wing,
while a glaze, three-panel wood door is centered in the south wing. This structure is capped
by a flat, red clay tile roof.
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CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES
In analyzing the historic significance of 224 18`~ Street, crireria for designation under federal,
state, and local landmark programs were considered. The Office of Historic Preservation
(OHP) survey methodology was used to evaluate the relative significance of properties.
Statement ofArchitectural Significance
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~3~ The house at 224 18th Street is an example of the modest Period Revival dwellings
constructed throughout this nei~hborhood from 1922 to 1941. Seventy-five of these
residential 6uildings, described as "Contributing Structures" to the five-61ock communiry,
rrmain tnr~av_ The exnansinn ~Fawricnltiire anrl inr~n.ctriali~arinn t~ C'.alifnrnia in rhe ear~v
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20`6 century led to a period of intense single-family home building in the 192~s. This
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the first 40 years of~the twentieth century and were patterned after buildings of various
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eariier sryiistic periods associatea t"unerica ana aoroaa. Sryies inciuaea t"~merican i.oiomai,
Georgian, Tudor (Medieval)> Norman, Egyptian, Moorish/Assyrian, Spanish Colonial and
Pueblo buildings. Throughout the Southwest, the most common sryle was the Spanish
Colonial Revival. Inspired by the Panama California E~cposition of 1915 to which San
Diego played host, many architects found southern California the ideal setting for this type
of architecture. Numerous publications echoed the appropriateness of this style for the
"Mediterranean environment" of CaliEornia, including W. Sexton's 5panish Influence on
' American Architecture and Decoration (1926) and Rexford Newcomb's The Spanish Hause for
America Its Desigrz, Furni.rhfng, and Garden (1927). Typical characcer-defining features of
this style include: asymmetrical facades, courryards, red clay tile roofs, stuccoed walls, wood
`~ windows with prominent lintels and sills, arched doorways, wrought iron window grilles,
''- ~ canales, projecting vigas, decorative carvings and mosaic tile.
Statement of Historical Importance
_ Santa Monica. In 1875, the ori~inal townsite of Santa Monica was surveyed, includin~ all
the land extending from Colorado Street on the south to Montana Avenue on the north, and
frnm 2~`t~ .Srree~ nn rhe east rn rhe PaciAr C1cPan nn rhr wrsr RPrwPPn 1 Rn~i an~ rhe 192f1s.
the communiry operated as a tourist attraction, visited by mostly wealthy patrons The areas
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with scatteredlresidences. Afrer the advent of the automobile in the 1920s, Santa Monica
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_ Montana Avenue and east of Seventh Street for year-round residents.
Gillette's Regent Square. Gillette's RegenC Square extending from 15`h Streec co 21" Place
. (including ~he 18`" Street Grouping) was one of the many California real estate investments
of King C. Gillette, inventor of the razor blade. Gillette left his company in 1910, and
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invested his fortune in real estate. The area consisted of open fields at the time of its
purchase by Gillette, reputedly for $1,000 per acre. Although subdivided in 1912, Gillette's
Regent Square was not extensively populated until 1920. Marketed as "good investments"
as well as °rare homesires," the area was designed for the burgeoning midd~e class oE Santa
Monica in the 1920s. Advertisements prominendy described available transportation in
efforts to attract commuters from Los Angeles. The neighborhood was served by the
Westgate and Santa Monica streetcar lines, which ran along San Vincente Boulevard, the
northern boundary of the 18`~ Street Grouping. A third line ran along Montana Avenue, to
the south.
Person(s) of His~orical Importance
Ciry directory research indicates that John and Emma Holder were the original occupants,
residing at 224 18~' Street until at least 1940. No occupation is cited for either propercy
owner. Donald and Mary Ulrope purchased the properry in 1952. Donald was the office
manager of Prudential Insurance in Los Angeles. The Ulropes appeared in the City
directories through 1961.
It does not appear that the building is associated with any person or persons of historical
importance.
Statement of other significance
This property does not appear to meet criteria for aesthetic or artistic value as it is deFined in
National Register Bulletzn IS `Flow to lipply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation,"
though it does possess good integrity, and is a typical example of a Spanish Colonial Revival
sryle residential dwelling.
No other evidence was discovered in current research of the property to indicate other
significance.
Is the structure representative of a style in the City that is no longer prevalent?
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commonplace in Southern California in the 1920s and 1930s. Many other good examples
of this architectural style are found elsewhere in Santa Monica.
Does the structure contribute to a~otential historic district?
~ 18`~ Street Grouping. The properry at 224 18th Street is located in the "18`h Street
~'~ Grouping", a potential locally designated historic district consisting of five blocks stretching
from T,~Iontana Avenue norch to San Vincente Soulevard. This is one of the most intact
streets within the Gillette's Regent Square Tract. Developed berween 1922 and 1940, the
street exhibits a variety of Period Revival sryles. Mature trees add to its ambience. Work oE
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architects John Byers, Harry Werner, and Gable and Wya~t is represented, along with that
of contractor/developers Frank Roden, Sidney Rogers, H.A. Klabunde, Frank Bivens, Robert
Highet, J.J. Verplank, the Wilson Brothers, and O.B. Farrell. Construction costs ranged
From $2,000 for a modest Bungalow to over $4,000 for the architect-designed cwo-story
residence of film star, Colleen Gray. As a microcosm of development patterns within the
Tract, the 18`h Street Grouping contains examples of the major local architects and builders
designed in the most popular Period Revival styles of the 1920s and 1930s. Residents
included artists, tradesmen, and professionals (Johnson Heumann, 1986).
At the time of the 1986 evaluation, this potential historic district consisted of 76
contributing buildings; however, one structure was demolished prior to the 1995 update,
resulting in the current 75 contributors. The Inventory form (DPR Form) for this properry
(Johnson Heumann Research, 1986} describes the "18~' Street Grouping" as "...(a) north-
south street, lined by palms oF alternating types and heights, (which) is more or less level
until the 200 block, where it dips gently towards San Vincente. Common setbacks,
averaging 35-feet, are observed_ All of the houses are one or two stories (in height), most are
stucco (clad), and a variety of roof forms and materials are employed. Typically, the
Spanish Colonial Revival is the favorite style, amongst the many revivals represented on the
street. Unlike many other streets in the neighborhood> 18'~ Street, while experiencing its
share of alterations, has been relatively uncompromised in terms of original designs and
massing...
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In summary, based on current research and che above assessment, it appears that although the
properry located at 224 18th Street does not appear to be eligible for listing in the National Register,
it does appear to satisfy the City of Santa Monica criteria Eor individual Ciry Structure of Merit
r~~ status. As such, appears to meet the criteria for listing in the California Register as a contributor to
the "18`~ Street Grouping", as identified in the 1986 Johnson Heumann Research Inventory form
(DPR Form). The dwelling was evaluated according to starutory criteria as follows:
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~ 9.36.080(a) The structure has been identified in the City's Historic Resources Inventory.
~~, The properry has been previously identified and evaluated with a rating of "5D° in che IS`'
~ Street Grouping (Johnson Heumann Research, 1986), the Santa Manica Hiitoric Resources
N Inventory Phase 3 Final Report (I.eslie Heumann, 1994), and the Historic Resources Inventory
Update Re~ort (Parkinson Field, 1995). Therefore, this property satisfies this crirerion.
9.36.080(b) The structure is a minimum oE 50 years of age and meets one of the following criteria:
_ This building was constructed in 1932 and is, therefore, over 50 years of age.
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~~ historical rype.
This dwelling is a good example of the Spanish Colonial Revival sryle. The style was
widespread for both commercial and residential designs throughouc southern California.
There are many other examples of this style in che neighborhood. Hence> the subject
properry does no~ appear to meet this criterion.
9.36.080(b)(2} The structure is representative of a style in the Ciry that is no longer prevalent.
= This single-family dwelling is representative of one of the more popular domestic
`= architectural styles during the firsr four decades of the 20'h century. There are stil] many Fine
examples of this architectural style found within the city limits of Santa Monica. Therefore,
~ the properry does not appear to satisfy this criterion.
9.36.080(6)(3) The structure contributes to a potential Historic District.
~ The properry does appear to contribute to a potential historic district, as descri6ed in the 18`"
Street Grouping Invencory form (DPR Form) (Johnson Heumann, Research, 1986) and the
;,.: ~ Historic Resources Inventory Update Report (Parkinson Field, 1995).
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The 18`h Street Grouping appears to meet the City's Historic District criteria (City of Santa
Monica Municipal Coc~e, Sectzon 9.36.100), as it:
(2) ... is a noncontiguous grouping of thematically related properties or a definable area
~ possessing a concentration of historic, scenic or thematic sites, which contribute to
each other and are unified aesthetically by plan, physical development or
archicectural quality.
,x~ (3) ... reflecrs significant geographical patterns, including those associated with different
eras of setdement and growth, particular transportation modes, or distinctive
examples of park or community planning.
~ The subject property was constructed in 1932, during the height of the Tract's development.
' This building is a good example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style, and it retains good
~ integriry. Ic is an important contributing element to the 18`~ Street Grouping, one of the
most intact streets within the Gillette's Regent Square Tract, containing diverse examples of
s~ Period Revival style dwellings. As such, its loss would impair the Grouping's integriry.
The hiscoric properry located at 224 18`h Street does not appear to be eligible Eor individual listing in
the National Register. However, as a contributor to a porential Locally designated historic district --
the 18`` Street Grouping--, it would be automatically eligible for listing in the California Register, as:
• A group of historical resources identified in historic resource surveys, if the survey
- meets the criteria and standards of documentation established by the Office of
Historic Preservation, and that the evaluation of significance was consistent with
~ the CaliFornia Regiscer Criteria.
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Smith Books, 1985.
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Johnson Heumann Research. City of Santa Monica Historic Building Inventory Phase 2, 1986.
Leslie Heumann Associates. Santa Manica Hirtaric Resources Inventory Phase 3 Final Report, 1994.
Los Angeles County T~ Assessor's Information.
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Interagency Resources Division, 1990.
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Press, 1916.
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Warren, Charles S. ed. Santa Manica Community Boak. Santa Monica: Cawston, 1944.
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1930-1931 No Listings
1933 John and Emma Holder (no occupation)
193G John and Emma Holder
1938 John and Emma Holder
1940 John and Emma Holder
1952-53 Donald and Mary Ulrope (Office Manager, Prudential Insurance L.A.)
1954 Donald and Mary Ulrope
1958-59 Donald and Mary Ulrope
19G0-61 Donald and Mary Ulrope
1975 No listing for Ulrope
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Trinomial
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Other Listings
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Page 1 of 4 Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 224 18th Street, Santa Monica
P1. Other ldentifier: 224 ?8fh Streef Santa Monica
P2. Location: ^ Not for Pubiication ~ Unrestricted a. County Los Angeles
and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a Location Map as necessary.}
b. USGS 7.5' Quad Date T ; R , 714 of 1/4 of Sec , B.M
c. Address: 22q ~~h City Santa Monica Zip 90402
d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/linear resources) , mE/ mN
e. Other Locational Data (Enter Parcel #, legal description, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate)
Lot 8, 81ock Z, Grllette's Regenf Square Tract
Parcel No. 4279-020-007
P3. Description (Desai~eresaroeandisrr~jorderr~S.Indxfedesgn,r~rials,oonc5tion,alteratior~s,sme,seltixyandbourxk~)
This building is modest single-story, stucco-clad Spanish Colonial Re~iva! residence. BuiR atop a continuous poured concrete
foundation, 224 i8th Street is roughly "U" shaped in plan. The wood-frame, single family dwelling is capped with a low-pitched red,
clay tile, cross-gabled roof. The fronf elevation faces east, and is defined (north fo south) by a/arge frxed wooden sash with a
prominent srll, a tripartite nrood ribbon window (located be/ow a front-facing gable) wifh turned mullions and a promi»ent sil! and lintel,
a narrow fixed wood sash, foUowed by an integral porch. The porch is approached by a curving concrefe walkway, and is dominated
by two squared wood columns, framing double, fourvlight wood French doors. An additiona! glazed door is ceniered on the north wall
of the porch. Decorative elemenfs of nofe on this fagade include projectrng vigas along the rooftine, fhree shorf canales centered
wifhin the front gable, a light fixture to the north of the porch, and wroughf iron griJles covering the tenestration and light fxture. (see
confinuafion sheet)
P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP2 - Single Family Property HP2 - Singfe Family Property
P4. Resources Present ~ Building ^ Structure ^ Object ^ Site ^ District ^ Element of District ^ Other Qsolates, etc.)
P5a. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures, and objec[s) P5b. Desaipti~noFPFrb: (View, date, aoce~ion~
r I t 3 224 18fh Street Fmnt Elevafion (View foward
west). Photo No: 0-0, 9/13/1
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^ Prehistoric ~ Historic ^ Both
1932; AssessorData and Buildrng Permit
P7. Owner and Address
Marc Schrobifgen
224 18th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90402
P8. Recorded by: (Name,affi~tiai,adadcYess)
Jan Ostashay, PCR, 233 Wifshire 8lvd., Santa
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P9. Date Recorded: 9/13/2001
P10. SurveyType: (Describe)
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' Attachments ^ NONE ^ Continuadon Sheet ^ District Record ^ Rock Art Record
^ Location Map ~ Building, Structure, and Object Record ^ Linear FeaWre Record ^ Artifact Record
~J Sketch Map ^ Archaeological Record ^ Milling Station Record 0 Photograph Rewrd
P1~. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none")
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Page 2 of 4 Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 224 18th Street, Santa Monica
~ Recorded by: Jan Ostashay Date 9/13/2001 ~ Continuation ^ Update
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The noRh elevation is a secondary faqade, and is de~ned by (east fo wesf): two small wood sash, fo!lowed by a paired wood window. AI!
have prominenl srlls. A single, cfay canale pro%ects from the side gable. No ofher feafures are visible from the public right-of-way.
A singJe-sfory garage is located in the northeast comer of fhe site. !n design the garage confinues the 5panish Colonial Reviva! style of
the main sfructure. "L"-shaped in plan, the garage faces the concrefe driveway to its east. A large overhead door dominates the primary
elevation, while the secondary elevation consists of two wings. A small, one-over-one dou6le-hung wood window is centered in the
=._ northem wing, while a glaze, three-pane! wood door is cenfered in the soufh wing. This sfructure is capped by a flat, red, day tile roof.
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~i Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 224 18th Sfreet, Santa Monica
81. Historic Name: 224 18th Sfreet Sanfa Monica
B2. Common Name: 224 18th SYreet Santa Monica
B3. Original Use: residenfial 64• Present Use: residential
85. Architectural Style: 5panlsh Coloniaf Revrval
B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alteretions)
onginal construction -1932
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~ 67. Moved? ~ No ^ Yes ^ Uoknown Date : Original Location:
~~ B8. Related Features: Spanish Colonial Revival garage at rear of sife
3~ 89a. Architect: unknown b. Builder. unkrrown
610. Signfficance: Theme: eady 20th century development Area:
Period of Signi£cance: 1922-1941 Property Type: house Applicable C~iteria: A, C
(Discuss Importance In terms of histo~ipl or architectural context as defined by theme, pe~fod and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
' The house at 224 98th 5treet is an example of the modest Period Rev'rval dwelfirrgs constructed throughout fhis neighborhood from
4922 to 1941. Seventy-five of these residenfia! 6uildings, described as "Contributing Stn~ctures" to the five-61ock community
remain foday. The expa»sion of agricukure and industrialization to Ca!'rtomia in the eariy 201h century led to a period of intense
single-family home building in the 1920s. This period feft a legacy of Period Reviva/ style structures. Perfod Revh+als were popular
during fhe firsf 40 years of the [wentieth century and were paHemed after 6uildings of various earfier stylistic periods associated
AmeRCa and abroad. Styles included Amerfcan Colonral, Georgian, Tudor (Medieval), Norman, Egypfian, Moorish/Assyrian,
Spanish Colonial and Pueblo buildings. Throughout the Southwest, the mast common style was the Spanlsh Colonial Rev'rval.
lnspired by the Panama Califomia Exposition of 1915 to which San Diego played hosf, many archifects found southem Caliiomia
- fhe ideal setting for fhis type of ar~hitecfure. Numerous publications echced ihe appropriateness of this sfyle for the
'INediterranean environmenP of Ca!"domia, including W. Sexfon's Spanish lnfluence on American Architecfure and Decorafion
} (1926) and Rexford Newcomb's The Spanish House for America Its Design, Fumishing, and Garden (1927J. Typical
character-defrning features fncfuded: asymmetrical facades, courfyards, red clay tile roofs, sfuccoed wa!!s, wood windows with
-° prominent linfels and si!!s, arched doorways, wrought iron window grrlles, canales projecfing vigas, decorative carvings and mosarc
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813. Remarks: Locally sign'fiicani confributor fo potenfial "18th Streef
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Page 4 of 4 Resource Name or #: {Assigned by recorder) 224 18th Street, Santa Monica
Recorded by: Jan Ostashay Date 9/13/2001 '~, Continuation ^ Update
B10. Signlfcance
Statement of Historical Imnortance
Santa Monica. In 1875, the original townsite of Santa Monica was surveyed, including all the land extending from Colorado Street on the
south to Montana Avenue on the north, and from 26th Street on the east to the Pac~c Ocean on the west. Between 1893 and the 1920s,
the community operated as a tourist attraction, visited by mostly wealthy patrons. The areas just outside of the incorporated city limits were
semi-rural in setting and were populated with scattered residences. After the advent of the automobile in the 192os, Santa Monip
experienced a signifcant building boom, with homes being constructed in the tracts north of Montana Avenue and easY of Seventh Street
for year-round residents.
Gillette's Regent Square. Gillette's Regent Square extending from 15th Street to 21st Place (including the 18th Street Grouping), was one
of the many Califomia real estate investments of King C. Gillette, inventor of the razor blade. Giilette left his company in 1910, and invested
his fortune in real estate. The area consisted of open fieids at the time of its purchase 6y Giliette, reputedly for $1,000 per acre. Afthough
subdivided in 1912, Gillette's Regent Square was not extensively populated until 1920. Marketed as "good investments" as well as "rare
homesites", the area was designed for the burgeoning middle class of Santa Monica in the 1920s. Advertisements prominently described
available trensportation in efforts to attrad commuters from Los Angeles. The neighborhood was served by the Westgate and Santa
Monica streetcar lines, which ran along San Vincente Boulevard, the northem boundary of the 18th Street Grouping. A third line ran along
Montana Avenue.
78th Street Grouping. The property at 224 18th Street is located in the "18th Street Grouping", a potential historic district consisting of five
blocks stretching from Montana Avenue north to San Vincente Boulevard. This is one of the most intact streets within the Gillette's Regent
Square Tract. Developed between 1922 and 1940, the street exhibits a variety of Period Rev'rval styles. Mature trees add to its ambiertce.
Work of architects John Byers, Harry Wemer, and Gable a~d Wyant is represented; along with that of contractoddevelopers Frank Roden,
Sidney Rogers, H.A. Klabunde, Frank Bi~ens, Robert Highet, J.J. Verplank, the Wilson Brothers, and O.B. Farrell. Construction costs
ranged from $2,000 for a modest Bungalow to over $4,000 for fhe architect-designed two-story residence of film star, Colleen Gray. As a
microcosm of development pattems wfthin the Tract, the 18th Street Grouping contains examples of the major local architects and builders
designed in the most popular Period Revival styles of the 1920s and 1930s. Residents included artists, tradesmen, and professionals.
At the time of the 1986 evaluation, this poten6al historic district consisted of 76 contributing buildings; however, one structure was
demolished prior to the 1995 update, resulting in the current 75 contributors. The Inventory describes the 18th Street Grouping as "...(a)
~orth-south street, lined by palms of alternating rypes and heights, (which) is more or less level until the 200 block, where it dips gently
towards San Vincente. Common setbacks, averaging 35-feet, are observed. All of the houses are one or two stories (in height), most are
stucw (clad), and a variety of roof forms and materials are employed. Typically, the Spanish Colonial Revival is the favorite style, amongst
the many revivals represented on the street. Uniike many other streets in the neighborhood, 18th Street, while experiencing its share of
alterations, has been relatively uncompromised in terms of original designs and massing..." 224 18th Street was constructed in 1932,
during the height of the Tract's development. It retains good integrity, and is a good example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
Although, 224 18th Street does not appear to be eligible for individual listing in the National Register as a contributor to a potential historic
district, as the 18th Street Grouping was rated 5D (Johnson Heumann Reasearch 1986), it appears to be eligible for listing in the Califomia
Register, as:
,; ~ A group of historical resources identified in historic resource surveys, 'rf the survey meets the criteria and standards of documentation listed
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ATTACHMENT D
Landmarks Commission Minutes dated October 8, 2001
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Monday, October 8, 2001
7:0o p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present:
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MEETING OF THE
LANDMARKS COMMISSION
Founded 1875
"Populus felix in urbe felici"
Also Present
City Council Chambers
1685 Main Street, Room 213
Commissioner Bolton
Gommissioner c~enser
Chair Pro Tem Lehrer
Commissioner Posek
Commissioner Schnitzler
Chairperson Alofsin
Liz Bar-EI, Staff Liaison
Kimberly Christensen, Senior Planner
Blake Lyon, Assistant Planner
3. REPORT FROM STAFF:
The Staff Liaison, Liz Bar-EI informed the Commission that the Historic Preservation
Element will be going to City Council on November 27, 2001.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Pupiic input Permiiied
A. September 10, 20U1
Commissioner Genser moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Schnitzler
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Nina Fresco, member of OPCO, In regard to 2712 2"d Street, she stated that this property
was built in 1875, was part of the Abbott Kinney tract and is the last existing house of its kind.
She stated that Mario Fondo-Bernardi of OPCO, suggested moving it to a pocket park in
Ocean Park. Stated there was talk of a community fundraiser to show support of the building
and get a percentage of a down payment in which the city could purchase the building and
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use as an historical building, museum or bookstore, or other historic outlet that could help
educate the public. Stated she would like to know if they could bring the item back to the
Landmarks Commission for discussion of other relocation options.
COMMUNICATIONS: (Public discussion by the person presenting the
communication on items not on agenda and within the jurisdiction of the
Commission)
Commissioner Schnitzler stated that on October 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Main library, Christy
McAvoy would be speaking on the recent North of Montana survey. This presentation is
sponsored by NOMA and friends of the library. Admission is free. She also stated that
NOMA received correspondence from the property owner of 1910 Adelaide Drive, who would
like to have her home designated a landmark. Also Councilman Holbrook stated he would
like to have a discussion regarding the Angels Attic property at 516 Colorado Avenue and
moving the building.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR: None
Public Input Permitted
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public lnput Permitted
A. Certificate of Appropriateness No. LC-01-CA-004, 200 Santa Monica Pier.
Public hearing to consider installation of a 560 lineal foot long, 3-%2 foot high security
railing to replace an existing railing, located adjacent to the north side of the Pier's
promenade from the Boathouse restaurant to the west end of the asphalt paving.
Commissioner Lehrer questioned the spacing of the railing. Rick Valte of the City's
Engineering Department stated that the building code requires 4-inch spacing.
Commission Genser moved for approval of the staff report. Commissioner Schnitzler
seconded and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
B. Landmark Designation Application LC-01-LM-004, 1855 Main Street {Civic
Auditorium) Public hearing to determine whether the application is appropriate for
formal consideration of Landmark Designation Application.
Alan Lieb, member of the public, stated that this building could possibly qualify for
the national register. Also stated he would like the Commission to consider restoring
the reflecting pool that was in front of the building if budget is available to do so.
Chair Pro Tem Lehrer commended staff for the well written report. She also agrees
with Mr. Lieb's statement for the national register. She felt that both the interior and
exterior has significant characteristics.
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Commissioner Bolton stated that they should keep the option open to move into
whatever venue evolves in the next year.
Commissioner Posek stated that the building should be frozen in time. However, it
would become more complicated because it will be a much longer process. Stated
the Commission must look down the road to see what the possibilities of the building
might be.
Commissioner Schnitzler supports the designation and if the use changes over time,
the Commission could file a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Commissioner Genser moved to schedule a public hearing for next month, to discuss
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walkthrough of the building. Commissioner Posek seconded and the motion passed
oy ine ioiiowing voie.
Ayes: Bolton, Genser, Posek, Schnitzler, Lehrer, Alofsin
Naves: None
Abstain: None
Chairperson Alofsin asked that the Commissioners retain their material on this item
for next month's meeting. The Commission would like to meet to conduct a
walkthrough preferably on Monday, November 12, 2001 at 6:OOpm before the public
meeting if possible.
C. Structure of Merit Application No. LC-01-LM-005, 224 18th Street.
Public hearing to consider a Structure of Merit Designation Application for a single-
family residence located at 224 18th Street, within the 18th Street grouping listed on
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u~c ~.uy a ruawiw r~cavuiCca nivcii~viy.
5teve ~ones, member ot tne pupnc, statea m Hugusc mat tne ~anamarKs
Commission stopped the demolition until they could determine if there was any
neighborhood interest in a historic district designation. He mailed a letter to the 55
neiahbors in September reaardinq historic information. Thev received approximatelv
13 responses so far, which were generally supportive of ideas of investigating ways
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Commission to withhold approval of demolition permits until a member of staff could
ariena a neignbomood meeiing anci answe~ yuesii~~is.
Frank Ballantyne, member of the public, stated that he has some concerns of not
being able to demolish a house which no longer has useful life and is expensive to
maintain. He feels the Structure of Merit designation put a significant encumbrance
on properties because it doesn't take into account the market value. He especially
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feels it is unfair to the older property owners and the decisions to designate are
arbitrary and capricious.
Mark Schrobilgen, property owner, stated that after purchasing the property and
having an inspection that determined the condition of the structure is too bad to
repair, he opted to file a demolition application along with plans. He feels there is
growth and development in the area and that is why he purchased the property and
is not in support of the designation.
Commissioner Schnitzler stated the street is more uniform than most in Santa
Monica and has a lot of older smaller homes on a consistent scale with
neighborhood charm and character. She stated that the Commission considered this
area because the houses could be renovated and be consistent within the
landmark's ordinance. They could evolve and expand without being demolished.
Therefore she continues to support the Structure of Merit designation.
Commissioner Posek concurred with Commissioner Schnitzler. He also feels it puts
a burden on the property owners because they were not aware that this could
happen. It also puts the Landmarks Commission in an adversarial relationship as
well. He stated he would like to save the fa~ade of the building and work with the
owner to maintain the charm that is north of Montana. He supports the designation.
Chair Pro Tem Lehrer stated she feels compelled toward a preservation position
because this is a very good block that is worthy of preservation. She also
sympathizes with the owner's situation.
Ms. Bar-EI went over the options for the homeowner and the Commission in regard
to the Structure of Merit designation according to the Landmark Ordinance.
Commissioner Bolton stated he would like to work with the owner to save the fa~ade.
He supports voting for a Certificate of Appropriateness along with the idea that the
owner resubmit plans for the house.
Commissioner Bolton moved to continue this item to the end of the agenda. Chair
Pro Tem Lehrer seconded.
Ms. Christensen reviewed the CEQA issues, Certificate of Appropriateness and the
demolition procedures with the Commission.
Chair Pro Tem Lehrer moved to designate 224 18th Street as a Structure of Merit.
Commissioner Schnitzler seconded and the motion passed by the following ~ote:
Ayes: Posek, Schnitzler, Lehrer, Alofsin
Nayes: Bolton, Genser
Abstain: None
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D. Landmark Designation Application LC-01-LM01-006, 1455 4th Street (Lido
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formal consideration of Landmark Designation Application.
Howard Jacobs, owner of property, stated that he and his partners agree with and
support the landmark designation of the building. He stated his concern lies with the
issue of the windows. They have been remodeling and doing an addition to the rear
of the building for 2 years, and during that time they ordered new custom sized
windows. The existing windows are very old and not very functional. Also stated,
the tenants are not very happy with them and were looking forward to the new ones
being installed. He stated the windows ordered are not on site. Therefore he would
get a sample window and submit to consultants and staff to compare with the original
windows and make their decision on what is suitable. Stated that his concern is that
staff won't approve the new windows and he would then be at a financial loss for the
windows already purchased.
Chris Harding, AttorneX, stated that staff pointed out a code section of the
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urcauiance wnicn diwws uic ~anuiiiains ~.vinini~~ivii, iii ui~ ~uniGU vi uiC
designation, to approve changes which would typically be heard in the context of a
Certificate of Appropriateness hearing. 5tated they are in the process of retaining a
consultant to help advise them on any issues that may arise during the course of the
process. They are willing to withdraw the request for continuance with the
understanding that the Commission would consider both the designation and window
issue next month.
Paula McMath, member of the public, stated she is in support of the designation.
Stated the building is beautiful, charming and should be preserved for Santa Monica.
Arthur Harris, member of the public, stated he walked by this building many times
and is, as far as he knows, one of the only two masonry buildings remaining in
downtown. He is in support of the designation.
After a brief discussion and clarifying the window issue, Commissioner Bolton moved
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io scneduie a iormai nearing witn consiaeraiion or ine winaows inciuaea in ine
designation consideration. Chair Pro Tem Lehrer seconded and the motion passed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bolton, Genser, Posek, Schnitzler, Lehrer, Alofsin
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Abstain: None
Chairperson Alofsin asked the Commission to retain their information on this item for
next month.
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Public lnpuf Permitfed
A. Demolition Permits
1. 928 24~h Street (PC012272)
R1/Single Family Residential
Single Family Residence w/ Detached Garage
Structure Not Identified in Historic Resources Inventory
2. 1508 17~h Street (PC012254)
BCD/Broadway Commercial District
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Structure Not Identified in Historic Resources Inventory
3. 601 Marguerita Ave (PC012183)
KiiSingie ramiiy riesideniiai
One-Story Single Family Residential w/ Detached Garage
Structure Not Identified in Historic Resources Inventory
4. 1314 2"d Street (PC012186}
BSC4/Bayside Commercial District
Two 2-story Residential Apartment Buildings
Structure Listed in Historic Resources Inventory (5D)
5. 1544 7th Street (PC012181)
C31Downtown Commercial District
Two-story Building; 15 unit apartment
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B. Discussion of preservation incentives and how they can be improved, combined with
general discussion of ways in which the Commission can move toward more proactive
preservation of the City's resources and community outreach.
Commissioner Genser stated that the Commission needs to come up with a way to
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things that are unique to Santa Monica in addition to the Mills Act, and suggested
hiring consultants to look at other cities and see what can be done to add that to our
own existing code.
Chair Pro Tem Lehrer stated that there is existing material they could look at to adopt
for Santa Monica.
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consultant to make a short video tape to educate the public.
Ms. Christensen supports the video production idea, however indicated that hiring a
consultant for research is not in the budget at this time. She recommended adding
this to the agenda as a discussion item for the Commission to discuss their ideas and
then prioritize. Staff would then generate a report that could be submitted to City
Council regarding the Commissions requests for the coming year, and the things that
can't be incorporated for this year.
Ms. Bar-EI stated she will work with Chair Pro Tem Lehrer to put together a package
that talks about incentives and will bring back a draft next month.
C. Discussion of outreach to Realtor community regarding City cultural resources policy
anri ~iisr.lnsiirP nf I ancimarks C~mmicsinn review renuirPments.
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form with the disclosure. This disclosure will inform the public that any building over
4U years is subject io ihe LanC]marl(s orCiinance.
Commissioner Schnitzler drafted a letter to the real estate community and shared it
with the Commission. She also suggested that the City make this a legal disclosure
document because we have an obligation to inform the public.
D. Request to consider Landmark nominations for 1602 and 1628 Georgina Avenue.
Request was withdrawn by Commissioner Schnitzler.
E. Planning Commission Case List (Information Only)
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agendas)
Commissioner Genser requested that the priorities in the Preservation Element be
placed on the December agenda for discussion.
Chairperson Alofsin stated that the Landmarks Commissioners should survey
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survey subcommittee. Commissioner Schnitzler also volunteered.
The Commissioners requested a status report on 2712 Second Street for the November
meeting.
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11. NEXT MEETING DATE AND COMMISSION AGENDA: Monday, November 12, 2001
12. ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m.
F:IPLAN\SHARE1LandmarkslM I NUTE512001 \October 8.doc
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ATTACHMENT E
Rendering of proposed new residence
lectronic version of attachment ' na~availa le for review.
Doc ent is a ila le for rev' w at the~ City Clerk's Office
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ATTACHMENT F
Public Notice
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:APPEAL 01APP-030 OF LANDMARKS COMMISSION'S DESIGNATION OF
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 224 18TH STREET AS A CITY STRUCTURE
OF MERIT LC01-LM005).
APPLICANT/APPELLANT: City of Santa Monica/ Marc Schrobilgen
PROPERTY OWNER: Marc Schrobilgen
WHEN: Tuesday, November 13, 2001
7:00 p.m.
WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers
1685 Main Street
Santa Monica, California
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider Appeal 01-017 of the Landmarks
Commission's designation of the property located at 224 18th Street as a City landmark.
HOW TO COMMENT
You may comment at the City Council public hearing, or by writing a letter. Written
information received before 3:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the hearing will be given to
the City Council in their packet. Information received after that time will be given to the City
Council prior to the meeting.
Address your letters ta: City Clerk
Re: 01 APP-030
1685 Main Street, Room 102
Santa Monica, CA 90401
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this project, please contact Associate Planner Elizabeth Bar-EI,
AICP, (Landmarks Secretary) at (310) 458-8341. Information is also available on the City's
web site at www.santa-monica.org. The meeting facility is handicapped accessible. If you
have any disability-related request, please contact (31~) 458-8701 or TTY 310 458-8696 at
least three days prior to the event. Santa Monica Bus Lines 1, 2, 3 and 7 serve City Hall.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently
challenged in Court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the Public
Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa
Monica at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
ESPAWOL
EI Concilio Municipal de la ciudad de Santa Monica tendra una audencia publica para
revisar applicaciones proponiendo desarrollo en Santa Monica. Para mas informacion,
Ilame a Carmen Gutierrez al numero (310) 458-8341.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. Trevino, AICP
PI nning Manager
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ATTACHMENT G
Landmarks Commission
Statement of Findings and Determination
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FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION
OF THE LANDMARKS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA IN THE MATTER OF
THE DESIGNATION OF A STRUCTURE OF MERIT
DESIGNATION OF STRUCTURE OF MERIT LC-01-LM-005
FOR THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT
224 18TH STREET
LANDMARKS COMMISSION HEARING
NOVEMBER 12, 2001
SECTION I. The Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica, having filed an
application on August 13, 2001, to designate the single-family residence located at 224
18th Street as a City Structure of Merit and a Public Hearing having been held before the
Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica on October 8, 2001, the Landmarks
Commission hereby designates the residence at 224 18th Street as a Structure of Merit
and makes the following findings:
a) The structure has been identified in the City's Historic Resources Inventory.
The structure meets these criteria because it was identified in the May 1994 Historic
Resources Inventory Final Report with an evaluation rating of "5D" indicating that it
is a potential contributor to a district, which could be designated under local
ordinance.
b) The structure is a minimum of 50 years of age and meets the following criteria:
(3) The structure contributes to a potential Historic District.
The structure is more than 50 years of age as it built in 1932. It is a contributor to
the 18th Street Grouping within a potential "Gillette's Regent Square" historic
district. This district appears to be eligible for listing as a local historic district as well
as on the California Register. It meets the criteria to be designated a Historic
District because it reflects significant geographical patterns, including those
associated with different eras of settlement and growth, particular transportation
modes or distinctive examples of park or community planning (SMMC
9.36.100(b)(3). Gillette's Regent Square is a significant neighborhood development
associated with Santa Monica's early 20th century building boom, which was
generated by rising automobile ownership. The district contains a variety of
examples of the housing constructed in the 1920's through 1940's for the growing
year-round residential population. The Period Revival architecture, including the
Spanish Colonial Revival style, low-rise building scale, lot divisions and mature trees
in the neighborhood contribute to the character of this district. The structure at 224
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18'h Street is a contributor to this potential district because it contains some of the
character-defining features typical of the Spanish Colonial Revival style of
architecture including an asymmetrical facade, red clay tile roof, stuccoed walls,
wood windows with prominent lintels and sills, wrought iron window grilles, canales
and projecting vigas.
SECTION I I I. I hereby certify that the above Findings and Determination accurately reflect
the final determination of the Landmarks Commission of the City of Santa Monica on
October 8, 2001, as determined by the following vote:
AYES: Posek, Schnitzler, Lehrer, Alofsin
NAYS: Bolton, Genser
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Respectfully Submitted
November 12, 2001
Margot Alofsin, Chairperson
Attest:
Elizabeth Bar-EI, AICP
Commission Secretary
F:IPLANISHAREILandmarkslDesignations\20~1\Determination 224 Eighteenth St.doc
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ATTACHMENT H
Historic Resources Group Memorandum dated
~ctober 17, 2001
Electronic ve sion of att ment is t av ilable for review.
cumen s ailab for view at e ity Clerk's Office
and ibraries.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: October 17, 2001
Tu: City of Santa Monica
Attn: Elizabeth Bar-El
Frotn: Christy McAvoy
Project: City of Sairta Monica Historic Resouz~ces Inventory Update
RE: Potential Historic District Known as "I 8th Strcet Grouping"
You have requested information with regard to thc status of the potential historic distriet
rcferred to as the "18th Street Grouping" identifted in the 1985-86 survey. This potentiai
district was cle~c:ribed as "one of the most intact streets" in ihe az~a historically lcnown as ehe
Gitlette Itegent Square tract_ I-IRG has reviewed the "18th Street Crroaping" to determine
whether or not this potential historic district mmains intact.
As an initial "test" of the occuracy of tl~e [nventory and a pzelimina~y measure the extent of
change in the built environment in the arca, a field survey was conduct~d which included 18th
Strcct, '1`he survey idenrified buildings as contributors, altered contributors, or non-
contributors to a potential district. Approximately 10 to 15 % of the propcrties on cach strcet
were not cl~sifed daring the preliminary field survey. $uilding permit research will be
rcquired to determine ihe approprinte classification of these properties. Tlie average
percentage of contributors plus altered contributors per street in the azea sutveyed is G5.3%.
Under normal circu~nstances, this percentage is the minimum necessary in order to evaluate
an area as a potential histonc district. On l8th Strcct, 66,4% of the propertics havc bcen
elassified as either contributors or altered contributors. Therefore, despite changes in recent
years, the "l8th Street grouping," appeazs likely to retain a sufficient number oi' historic
properties to bc considered as a potential historic district.
T~ble: 18th Street Surveyed Properties by Classification
Contributornr Altered Cuntrib. CunYrib. + p~t. Non-Contrib. Further Stu~y Totai
67 (59.i°!u) S(~.1%} 75 (66.4%) 2~ (20.3°!a) 15 (13.3°/n) I 13 (~~~%)
The property at 224 I Sth Street has bccn categorized in the preliminary field survey as a
contributor to a potential Iiistoric district. HRG concurs with the finding that the pxoperty is
eligible for designation as a City of 5anta Monica Structure of Merit under sec~ions
9.36.080(a) and 9_:,6.080(b)(3) of die Municipal Code. The property has been identified in
the City's Historic Resources lnventory. The property aiso contributes to a potentia! historic
district.
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ATTACHMENT I
Structure of Merit Application
Electronic version of a hmen is not available for review.
ocum is vaila fo rev~ w at the City Clerk's Office
an e Librari s.
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Cit of
Santa Monica
Land Use and Transporhtion Management Department
Prapram and Pollcy Divislon
~310~458-8585
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L.C. Case No. SM-o1 _ 005
CITY OF SANTA MONICA LANDMARKS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR STRUCTURE OF MERIT
The Landmazks Commission meets on the second Monday of each month. Applications MUST
be filed a minimum of three weeks before the meeting date.
Application Number(s) Filed a/13/oi
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PROJECT'ADDRESS '2za iscn stT~ec sa~ra xonica cn -9a~az
Land Use Element District Zoning Oistrict Rl
Legai Description (Lot, Block, Tract) '
APPLICANT c~cv o~ s8~ca ~anica Phone (310) 4ss-ss4i
Add~855 1685~-:Ata~in~~:Street, Santa Mc~n£ca~
CONTACT PERSON ~~~berley Christansen Phone (310} 458-8341
Address kb85 Main Street, Rm 212, Ssnta Monica, CA 9a40I
ATTORNEY Phone
Address
Proposed Structure of Merit ommonly Known as r treet
Legal Description (lot block and tract): ~oT '~ 31oG1~ 2
Status: Oc~upied Unoccupied .
Existing use(s) oi 5ite: s~nRie Familv xesiaenc
Accessible to Public: Yes, Restricted Yes,Unrestricted X Not Accessible to Public
Rent Control Status:
Owner of Property: Marc Schrobil~en
Address: 253a 26th Street
Clry: Santa Monica SI312: CA
Zjp; 90402 Phone~ (3~oi 576-0738
Is property owner aware of thls application: x Yes No
Lot Size:
Recognized in Santa Monica Historic Resources Inventory~ Y Yes No
Condition: Eucellent Good X Fair
Deteriorated Ruins
Unexposed (archaeological site)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION. Please attach additional sheets if necessary. ~ Q~~~ ~
Description o site or structure, nqte any major alterations and dates of alterations
~.ucl.Pua~ov~ r'~~oortS.
Statement of Architectural Significance:
Statement of Historical Importance
Person(s) of Historical Importance: Name
Local 5tate National
Statement of other significance:
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Is the strucWre representative of a style in the Ciry that is no longer prevelant? Explain
Does the structure coniribute to a potential historic district.? Explair
Documents or Publications that relate directly to proposed landmark (bibliography) _
Attach photographs of site or structure.
SKETCH MAP:
In the space below, draw a sketch showing the location of the site or structure being proposed. Label stree[s and
roads and show distance from nearest major intersection. Add an arrow to show north on the map.
FOR STRUCTURES ONLY:
Date of construction of all structures under consideration: 1946 SOU~C@ Buildin~ oernits
Architect Unknown Contractor unkn~Wa
Historic use of structure(s): .
Present use of structure(s) Sinet e Familv Resident
Is/Are structure(s) on original site? x Yes No
Is/Are structure(s} threatened with destruction x Yes - No
If yes, state reason Demolition permit application
I CERTIFY that the information contained in this appiication is correct to the best of my knowledge and thai this
application is made with the knowledge and consent of the property owner.
ApplicanPs 5ignature Date
Driver's license number State Expiration data
DateReceived:~l~~t ~3,~ool By /,~. tb~-LC
Submittal of Planning Director's Evaluations Date: n~,+. S zoal
Acceptance of Evaluation by Landmarks Commission Date: O~t ~~o~~
Determination of Landmarks Commission that application merits formal consideration Yes No
Notificalions Transmitted: To property owner and tenants of property Date
To Newspapers of general circulation Date:
To owners and residents within 300 feet Date:
Public Hearing Date: ,~ t. ~ i.ao / C~ntinuation:~_ Date:
Commission &esamrweRdatlbn ~lt sis~> fra n
City Council Aci
Denied: ~ate:
Amendments to
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